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I'm Frank Leba, a technical apparel innovation leader with 30+ years of experience transforming performance goals into production-ready systems. I founded Leba Design Studios to help brands push the boundaries of fit, mobility, waterproof construction, and durability through digital product development, 3D workflows, avatar-based fit validation, and close collaboration with factories, labs, and suppliers. My approach blends design vision with rigorous technical execution—from early concept exploration to pattern logic and 3D-to-2D development that accelerates decision-making and reduces physical sampling. I partner with brand leadership across outdoor, ski, tactical, protective, motorcycle, hunting, and denim segments to deliver commercialization-ready products while reducing waste and improving durability.…I'm Frank Leba, a technical apparel innovation leader with 30+ years of experience transforming performance goals into production-ready systems. I founded Leba Design Studios to help brands push the boundaries of fit, mobility, waterproof construction, and durability through digital product development, 3D workflows, avatar-based fit validation, and close collaboration with factories, labs, and suppliers. My approach blends design vision with rigorous technical execution—from early concept exploration to pattern logic and 3D-to-2D development that accelerates decision-making and reduces physical sampling. I partner with brand leadership across outdoor, ski, tactical, protective, motorcycle, hunting, and denim segments to deliver commercialization-ready products while reducing waste and improving durability.

Frank Leba

Creative Director, Designer, Product Designer, +2

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I'm Frank Leba, a technical apparel innovation leader with 30+ years of experience transforming performance goals into production-ready systems. I founded Leba Design Studios to help brands push the boundaries of fit, mobility, waterproof construction, and durability through digital product development, 3D workflows, avatar-based fit validation, and close collaboration with factories, labs, and suppliers. My approach blends design vision with rigorous technical execution—from early concept exploration to pattern logic and 3D-to-2D development that accelerates decision-making and reduces physical sampling. I partner with brand leadership across outdoor, ski, tactical, protective, motorcycle, hunting, and denim segments to deliver commercialization-ready products while reducing waste and improving durability.…I'm Frank Leba, a technical apparel innovation leader with 30+ years of experience transforming performance goals into production-ready systems. I founded Leba Design Studios to help brands push the boundaries of fit, mobility, waterproof construction, and durability through digital product development, 3D workflows, avatar-based fit validation, and close collaboration with factories, labs, and suppliers. My approach blends design vision with rigorous technical execution—from early concept exploration to pattern logic and 3D-to-2D development that accelerates decision-making and reduces physical sampling. I partner with brand leadership across outdoor, ski, tactical, protective, motorcycle, hunting, and denim segments to deliver commercialization-ready products while reducing waste and improving durability.

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I’m Frank Leba, a technical apparel innovation leader with 30+ years of experience transforming performance goals into production-ready systems. I founded Leba Design Studios to help brands push the boundaries of fit, mobility, waterproof construction, and durability through digital product development, 3D workflows, avatar-based fit validation, and close collaboration with factories, labs, and suppliers.

My approach blends design vision with rigorous technical execution—from early concept exploration to pattern logic and 3D-to-2D development that accelerates decision-making and reduces physical sampling. I partner with brand leadership across outdoor, ski, tactical, protective, motorcycle, hunting, and denim segments to deliver commercialization-ready products while reducing waste and improving durability.

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Expert

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English

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Work Experience

Associate Designer at Spyder Active Sports

January 1, 1989 - January 1, 1990

Supported the founder and design team in creating a complete alpine ski racing product line, contributing first sketches, color palette development, fabrication, specifications, and prototype corrections for technical ski race apparel.

Chief Designer, Ski Apparel at The North Face

January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1992

Led design and execution for the ski apparel division, directing product concepts, fabric and trim development, color strategy, prototype corrections, sales sample accuracy, and production integrity for areas including TNF-X, Steep-Tech, Rage, Vertical, and Extreme Gear.

Founder / Designer at Leba Snow Sports Collection

January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2005

Conceptualized, funded, operated, promoted, and commercialized a premium men’s and women’s snow sports collection, managing all aspects of line development from concept through samples to wholesale delivery; built a 30-piece collection for specialty retailers.

Design Director, Performance Outerwear & Activewear at Eddie Bauer First Ascent

January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2011

Led design direction, research, and development for performance outerwear and activewear collections, coordinating with merchandising, development, sourcing, QA, and production; managing and mentoring the design team while aligning output with brand strategy and production requirements.

Founder / Creative Director / Advanced Product Innovation Lead at Leba Design Studios

January 1, 1992 - Present

Founded a full-service technical apparel design and development agency; created the V3D digital development process; led advanced product programs from concept through fit validation, prototype review, supplier alignment, and production-ready execution for global brands.